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FE54 MBX

2004 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

136,175 mi
Last recorded136,175 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 MBX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 136,175 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 136,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 131,780 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 131,768 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Both rear lights are black (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 128,606 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 123,267 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 123,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 118,163 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 118,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low massively, not adjusted. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 x 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 110,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre side walls damaged

plastic under tray in secure

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 110,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened top (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre side walls damaged

exhaust system in poor condition

plastic under tray in secure

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,616 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 100,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,421 miles

205/45 x 17 Possible misshapen tyre/buckled rim offside rear

Fail 16 Oct 2013 90,421 miles

205/45 x 17 Possible misshapen tyre/buckled rim offside rear

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,212 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 81,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 73,432 miles

O/s/r tyre cracked and perished on inner side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 73,432 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/s/r tyre cracked and perished on inner side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,557 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,770 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 53,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Fail 11 Sep 2007 31,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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FE54 MBX is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 80,341 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE54 MBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE54 MBX is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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